Students demand his resignation, Rama says from Dublin: The people have given me a strong mandate to lead them toward the EU!

Prime Minister Edi Rama answered questions from foreign journalists in Dublin, where he is attending the ninth meeting of the European Political Community.

The head of government was asked about the protests, during which demonstrators have been calling for his resignation for several months. Rama said he had “received a strong mandate to lead citizens toward the EU.”

“The Albanian people have given me a very strong mandate to lead the country toward the European Union. That happened last year. So you have been heavily influenced by the lies and half-truths that have been spread about Albania,” Rama told the journalists.

Regarding the debate over whether a NATO summit will be held in Albania, Rama said it would take place in Tirana but stressed that no decision had yet been made on when. He said it might be held in 2028.

“Albania has been designated as the host of the next NATO summit. There is still no common position on when the summit will take place. Certainly not in 2027, and if there is a summit in 2028, it will be held in Tirana. What is being said about this matter is nonsense,” the head of government said.

Rama also commented on Kushner’s investments in the south of the country, saying that “the island has not been sold.”

“I have no business relationship with Kushner. He is one of many investors who have shown interest in our country. Talks are currently underway with his group, which is a large group with very good intentions. If I asked you what you know about this matter, you would tell me that there is an island in Albania that has been given to him. That is what the international media have told you, but it is a lie,” Rama said.